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Several people have been murdered and others have been injured as a result of the incident. The Oti Regional Security Council dispatched officers to the region to handle the situation.

Carrying arms, ammunition and offensive weapons in Nkwanta banned over shooting incident

On the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, the Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery, has prohibited all individuals in Nkwanta...

The Minister stated that anyone discovered in possession of weapons or ammunition will be detained and prosecuted. On Tuesday, November 21, an attacker opened fire in the town's central market area. The Oti Regional Security Council dispatched officers to the region to handle the situation.

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8 people confirmed dead in the Nkwanta shooting incident

The shooting incident in Nkwanta, Oti Region, on Tuesday, November 21, claimed the lives of eight people. In an interview, Oti Regional Minister Joshua Gmayenaam Makubu...

The audit covered all parts of MTN's operations, including Input Value Added Tax claims for products and services acquired by MTN Ghana, Value Added Tax on services imported by the firm, and Input Value Added Tax claims for office premises built by the telecom giant. MTN Ghana, which thinks it has fulfilled all of its tax duties, filed to court to have the GRA judgement annulled. As a result, the business requested the following reliefs:

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High Court rules in favor of GRA for slapping tax liability on MTN Ghana

In a GH19 million tax obligation action taken against the Ghana Revenue Authority by Scancom PLC, the owners of MTN Ghana, the Commercial Division of the...

Former students criticise the need for a public hospital on school grounds when other accessible properties outside the school have been designated for its construction.

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Alumni of Ebenezer SHS pledge to oppose the use of school property for the Agenda 111 project

Former students of Ebenezer Senior High School have strongly opposed the plan of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ablekuma West Constituency, George Cyril Bray,...

The apex bank said the sanction should serve as a strong warning to all participants in the forex market including banks, forex bureaus, forex brokers, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs) and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) and that they should “adhere strictly to the applicable forex market regulations and guidelines.”

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BoG fines Zeepay Ghana and temporarily suspends its FX licence

The Bank of Ghana fined Zeepay Ghana Limited for failing to use the Ghana Association of Banks and the Bank of Ghana’s average interbank exchange rate...

"The allocation of funds to the ISD for the purchase of new vans represents an important milestone in the evolution of our 80-year-old institution." The ISD has seen a tremendous transition throughout the years, reforming into numerous parts to better serve the government. "We have dedicated public relations officers who play an important role in communicating with the public and addressing their concerns," he added.

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Information Services Department (ISD) secures cash for 40 vehicles – Oppong Nkrumah

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Information Minister, has announced that the Information Services Department (ISD) has received cash to purchase new vehicles. According to him, the ISD,...

Speaking to wood vendors in Techiman on Monday 20 November as part of his Building Ghana trip, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer stated, "It is not just about taxes on betting, when we come to government, we will look at the number of taxes imposed." In an attempt to reclaim political power, the former President has been touring the three Bono regions on a building Ghana together tour. He has been meeting with craftsmen, market women, students, and traditional rulers to get their thoughts on how to frame the people's manifesto.

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Mahama promises to review sports betting tax If elected

Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that taxation on gambling will be reconsidered under his next administration. In March of this year, Parliament enacted legislation...

The relief packages offered by the parliamentarians include: "An order directing the Ministry of Finance to establish the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) through an express Act of Parliament, outlining clear legal stipulations regarding its administration, mechanisms for disbursing funds, and procedures for fund recovery, in accordance with articles 93(2), 108, 175, 176, 178, and 179 of the Constitution of Ghana." An injunction prohibiting the Ministry of Finance from implementing or using the present "Operational Framework of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) for the administration, disbursement, withdrawal, or recovery of funds," since it is unlawful and unconstitutional. Earlier, Mahama Ayariga chastised the Finance Minister for establishing the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) without legislative consent.

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Mahama Ayariga files lawsuit against Finance Minister over Ghana Financial Stability Fund

Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has launched a lawsuit against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, questioning the legitimacy of the formation of the Ghana...

The impact of the incident destroyed all automobiles. There were no casualties, however. The event has alarmed students who have been complaining about the rising number of accidents on campus.

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Three cars involved in an accident at the Legon Pent hostel

On Saturday, three automobiles were engaged in a collision near the University of Ghana Pentagon hostel. A BMW, a Benz, and a Kia were involved in...

He went on to say that the sod cutting is just another attempt by the administration to mislead the people of Bono and the country. Mr Akandoh said that "... the alleged sod cutting under an IMF plan and the proximity to an election year is questionable - especially when the project was not budgeted for." After dismantling the well-functioning La General Hospital and an Accident and Emergency Centre at the Dormaa Hospital, the ranking member reminded Ghanaians of the government's inability to fund comparable developments promised over the years.

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Sunyani Teaching Hospital sod cutting is a fake – Akandoh

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Member of Parliament for Juaboso and Ranking Member for Health, has called the government’s sod-cutting event to transform the Bono Regional Hospital in...

While ten of these factories are operational, they account for less than 10% of total yearly cashew production. The remaining processing factories have either halted operations or have entirely shut down. A variety of obstacles impede the local processing of cashew nuts in Ghana. The inability of local processors to get raw cashew nuts from farmers, worsened by poor transportation infrastructure, is one of the most significant.

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I’ll build a cashew processing factory for Wenchi – Mahama

If he wins the 2024 elections, National Democratic Congress flagbearer John Dramani Mahama promises to introduce a breakthrough system to strengthen the local cashew processing business....

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a state funeral for Theresa Kufuor was held in the State House forecourt. The former First Lady died on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 87, in her house in Peduase, accompanied by her family.

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Thousands of people attend Theresa Kufuor’s last burial in Kumasi [Photos]

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the last burial ceremonies for Ghana’s former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, were conducted at Heroes Park in Kumasi. Thousands of Ghanaians...

The district's main roads to the capital are plagued by rugged terrain, heavy dust, and dangerous potholes. Vehicle transportation becomes harder during the wet season. In a thundering plea for change, the town, headed by its enthused young, marched to the streets on Saturday to protest the awful status of the district's roads—a widespread issue that resonates across the country. According to them, pregnant women confront increased risks, with cases of risky labour travels, while armed robberies add to the perils, endangering lives and property. The demonstration came to a conclusion before the district assembly, when the convenor, Sananu Zakaria, emphasised the hazards citizens face while driving on the region's terrible roads.

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Residents of Chereponi protest poor road conditions

On Saturday morning, residents of Chereponi in the North East Region flocked to the streets to protest the district’s bad road conditions. According to the inhabitants,...

Farmers stated efforts are ongoing to implement a pricing strategy for pork and associated products in order to assure fair and competitive pricing and improve the sustainability of the pig sector. To alleviate the financial load on farmers, pig growers argue this should be supplemented with other feasible forms of finance from partners.

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Pork prices to go up by 20% from December 1

If you enjoy pork, be prepared to pay extra for it beginning December 1st, as the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana has announced a 20% increase...

Wonder Sarfo-Ansah attended UG Medical School, whereas Daniel Osei Badu and Kofi Konadu Boakye attended KNUST Medical School. The organisers of NMSQ thanked the three and wished them well in their future endeavours in an X post. "We wish them the very best as they embark on this new journey!"

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2017 NMSQ Champions have graduated from Medical School

Prempeh College’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NMSQ) winners from 2017 have graduated from Medical School. With 53 points, the three defeated pupils from Adisadel College...

It comes after the Covid-19 epidemic interrupted economic and social activities, increasing loneliness, but also amid a renewed awareness of the issue's significance. The WHO social connection commission will be in place for three years.

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World Health Organisation has declared loneliness a “global public health concern.”

Loneliness has been named a major global health problem by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the US surgeon general stating that its death consequences are...

COCOBOD said it had developed a two-pronged financing plan to guarantee that it received the necessary money for the purchase season, in response to a Reuters story that the business had borrowed up to $200 million from cocoa dealers to bridge its financial deficit. In reaction to the Reuters article, COCOBOD stated that it had received clear guarantees from its bankers that funds would be available in time for the purchase season, and that a "Cocoa syndicated Loan has been laid in Parliament for consideration and approval." The loan facility disbursement year 2023/2024 is scheduled to be used for cocoa purchases and related operations as indicated below:

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$800 million loan for COCOBOD receives Parliamentary approval

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and a consortium of banks and financial institutions have agreed to a $800 million credit deal to fund the procurement of...

In order to address the facility's issues, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II launched a campaign to gather GH10 million. Frimpong Kodua, speaking after presenting GH200,000 on behalf of the NPP to the initiative, urged other business groups to donate to the cause.

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NPP contributes GH¢200K to KATH refurbishment

Justine Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Ghanaians not to politicise the effort to raise cash to restore the Komfo...

The GPS stated that because of the difficulties and inability to provide the necessary security, the organisers should postpone their demonstration to a day after January 5, 2023. However, the organisers refused, so "on November 15, 2023, the Police Command filed an application at the High Court seeking an order prohibiting the holding of the special events and successfully served the various organisers with the Court process." The application will be heard on Tuesday, November 21, 2023."

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Police seek court injunction to halt December demonstration by three groups

The Ghana Police Service has petitioned the High Court for an injunction prohibiting three organisations from holding rallies in December. The organisations, which included Democracy Hub,...

Parliament then launched an investigation into the situation in attempt to find a long-term solution. During the committee's visit to the Songor salt mining site, its Chairman, Samuel Atta-Akyea, emphasised that he would deal with such anti-progress entities.

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Stop targeting Electrochem; it is impeding growth of Ada – Atta-Akyea

The Chairman of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, Samuel Atta-Akyea, has declared that the inhabitants of Ada’s objection to Electrochem Ghana’s salt mining activities are a...

The NMC published a statement on Thursday saying, "For the stations listed above, we hereby serve them notice to cease and desist from those activities or face severe consequences." The reportage was the result of a partnership between the Commission and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to identify and remedy deficiencies in broadcast material, according to the Commission. The public reported 318 instances, according to the data. The commission recorded 224 money-doubling instances, 83 money rituals, 24 bogus lotteries, 18 occultic practises, and 13 pornographic incidents among the reported incidents. The remaining complaints were about bogus lending schemes and persons attempting to steal money from others.

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Stop broadcasting suspected money rituals, phoney lotteries, and obscenity – NMC warns 15 television stations

The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to 15 television stations, directing them to stop broadcasting programming that is not acceptable for public consumption....

The BoG also reminded approved MTOs to terminate their foreign exchange transfers solely through their partner banks and to rigorously comply to all operating requirements.

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Bank of Ghana has issued a list of prohibited money transfer organisations

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned the public to avoid interacting with unlicensed Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs). The BoG stated in a statement that many...

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State funeral for late Theresa Kufuor is currently underway

A formal funeral for the late former First Lady Theresa Kufuor is taking place in the Forecourt of the formal House in Accra. The celebration began...

“That is a significant development, and I think that in this entire budget, that is the only positive that I would like to highlight. However, I will be cautiously optimistic because there is a world of difference between allocation and actual release. So, the GH¢220 million for the first phase of relief is positive and worth highlighting, and we are looking forward to the second phase, which the Finance Minister referred to as the restoration phase.”

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Ablakwa hails GH¢220 million relief package for victims of the Akosombo Dam catastrophe

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa, has praised the government’s intentions to provide GH220 million to support victims of the Akosombo Dam...

Aside from removing defaulters, the teams will investigate unlawful connections, self-reconnections, and the illegal usage of in-line booster pumps at customer sites. All people discovered engaging in such unlawful actions will be arrested and prosecuted by the police.the message went on to say.

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Ghana Water Company Limited will begin collecting arrears on Monday

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) management has informed the public that the business would begin a statewide revenue mobilisation drive on Monday, November 20, 2023, to recover...

She also stated that the IGP has demonstrated that the police can be a force on whom the people can trust.

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Chief Justice tells Dampare: “I find your leadership of the Police Service inspirational”

Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, Chief Justice, says the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare inspires her. According to the Chief...

When the Finance Minister praised Ghana's economic success in his midyear budget review in July, he drew significant criticism.

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Ghana’s economy is expected to surpass GH1 trillion by 2024 – Ofori-Atta

According to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s economy will reach GH1 trillion by 2024. He indicated that the country’s economic worth is expected to rise from...

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This was avoidable – Bonaa on fatal clashes in Nkwanta

I never indicated my house was sold – Speaker of Parliament

Carrying arms, ammunition and offensive weapons in Nkwanta banned over shooting incident

8 people confirmed dead in the Nkwanta shooting incident

High Court rules in favor of GRA for slapping tax liability on MTN Ghana

Alumni of Ebenezer SHS pledge to oppose the use of school property for the Agenda 111 project

BoG fines Zeepay Ghana and temporarily suspends its FX licence

Information Services Department (ISD) secures cash for 40 vehicles – Oppong Nkrumah

Mahama promises to review sports betting tax If elected

Mahama Ayariga files lawsuit against Finance Minister over Ghana Financial Stability Fund

Three cars involved in an accident at the Legon Pent hostel

Sunyani Teaching Hospital sod cutting is a fake – Akandoh

I’ll build a cashew processing factory for Wenchi – Mahama

Thousands of people attend Theresa Kufuor’s last burial in Kumasi [Photos]

Residents of Chereponi protest poor road conditions

Pork prices to go up by 20% from December 1

2017 NMSQ Champions have graduated from Medical School

World Health Organisation has declared loneliness a “global public health concern.”

$800 million loan for COCOBOD receives Parliamentary approval

NPP contributes GH¢200K to KATH refurbishment

Police seek court injunction to halt December demonstration by three groups

Stop targeting Electrochem; it is impeding growth of Ada – Atta-Akyea

Stop broadcasting suspected money rituals, phoney lotteries, and obscenity – NMC warns 15 television stations

Bank of Ghana has issued a list of prohibited money transfer organisations

State funeral for late Theresa Kufuor is currently underway

Ablakwa hails GH¢220 million relief package for victims of the Akosombo Dam catastrophe

Ghana Water Company Limited will begin collecting arrears on Monday

Chief Justice tells Dampare: “I find your leadership of the Police Service inspirational”

Ghana’s economy is expected to surpass GH1 trillion by 2024 – Ofori-Atta

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